Being active at all ages every day is important for physical and mental health and wellbeing.
For young children, encourage movement through active play. For older children offer fun activities like games and sports. Help children to learn the fundamental movement skills. These are the building blocks for lifelong physical activity.
For adults, being active has physical health benefits and is also a great way to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
For older adults, staying physically active is important for maintaining independence, strength and balance.
Activity needs are different for everyone. There are Australian Physical activity and exercise guidelines for how much activity (strength and movement), sleep, and sedentary time you need.
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